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Seven Wheelchair-Accessible Snowbird Escapes

As winter descends on the Northern US, thoughts turn to beaches and sun and warmer weather. With that in mind here are seven wheelchair-accessible destinations in the Southern US where you can dodge those wintertime blues. So make like a snowbird, pack up your shorts and flip flops, and head on down to one of these warm weather favorites.

Manatee Lagoon

Winter is also manatee season in Florida, and this West Palm Beach site is a great spot to see them. Manatee Lagoon features a visitor center filled with interpretive exhibits, plus an accessible manatee viewing area outside. Even better, there's no admission charge. Visit Florida’s Manatee Lagoon this Winter
Winter is also manatee season in Florida, and this West Palm Beach site is a great spot to see them. Manatee Lagoon features a visitor center filled with interpretive exhibits, plus an accessible manatee viewing area outside. Even better, there’s no admission charge. Visit Florida’s Manatee Lagoon this Winter

Palm Springs

Although summer temperatures often top the century mark in this California desert community, it's the perfect wintertime retreat. And the best way to get a good overview of the landscape is to take the iconic -- and accessible -- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up Chino Canyon to Mt. San Jacinto State Park. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Undergoes Major Renovations
Although summer temperatures often top the century mark in this California desert community, it’s the perfect wintertime retreat. And the best way to get a good overview of the landscape is to take the iconic — and accessible — Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up Chino Canyon to Mt. San Jacinto State Park. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Undergoes Major Renovations

Miami Beach

A popular winter destination, Miami Beach offers miles of beautiful beaches and lots of wheelchair accessible sites and activities. Manual beach wheelchairs as well as power beach wheelchairs are available for loan, and many beaches also have Mobi-Mats and swim ropes. Miami Beach Offers Free Power Beach Wheelchairs
A popular winter destination, Miami Beach offers miles of beautiful beaches and lots of wheelchair accessible sites and activities. Manual beach wheelchairs as well as power beach wheelchairs are available for loan, and many beaches also have Mobi-Mats and swim ropes. Miami Beach Offers Free Power Beach Wheelchairs

Galveston

Galveston is also a popular snowbird choice. It's just a short drive from Houston, on a barrier-island in the Gulf of Mexico. There are plenty of things to do there, but a visit to Moody Gardens is a must. It offers an excellent aquarium, a rainforest pyramid and a relaxing cruise on Galveston Bay -- all with great wheelchair access. Wheelchair Access At Galveston’s Moody Gardens
Galveston is also a popular snowbird choice. It’s just a short drive from Houston, on a barrier-island in the Gulf of Mexico. There are plenty of things to do there, but a visit to Moody Gardens is a must. It offers an excellent aquarium, a rainforest pyramid and a relaxing cruise on Galveston Bay — all with great wheelchair access. Wheelchair Access At Galveston’s Moody Gardens

Ajo, Arizona

Located about two hours southwest of Phoenix, in the middle of the Sonoran Desert, Ajo is a sleepy little town. That said they have a nice wheelchair-accessible retreat center and some artistic murals in the downtown area. And it's just a short drive from Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, which offers and up-close-and-personal look at this unusual desert plant.
Located about two hours southwest of Phoenix, in the middle of the Sonoran Desert, Ajo is a sleepy little town. That said they have a nice wheelchair-accessible retreat center and some artistic murals in the downtown area. And it’s just a short drive from Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, which offers and up-close-and-personal look at this unusual desert plant. An Arizona Desert Retreat with a Purpose

Borrego Springs

Another off-the-beaten-path desert community, Borrego Springs is located two hours east of San Diego. Although the desert landscape is beautiful and the winter temperatures are warm, Borrego Springs claim to fame is its unusual sculpture collection. These larger than life metal sculptures by Ricardo Breceda are installed throughout Galleta Meadows Estates. Don't miss the 350-foot long serpent! Eclectic Sculptures Dot California Desert
Another off-the-beaten-path desert community, Borrego Springs is located two hours east of San Diego. Although the desert landscape is beautiful and the winter temperatures are warm, Borrego Springs claim to fame is its unusual sculpture collection. These larger than life metal sculptures by Ricardo Breceda are installed throughout Galleta Meadows Estates. Don’t miss the 350-foot long serpent! Eclectic Sculptures Dot California Desert

Phoenix, Arizona

Last but not least, Phoenix is a popular snowbird pick. There's no shortage of accessible accommodations in this Arizona favorite; however if you want to pamper yourself a bit check-in to the Arizona Biltmore. The exclusive concierge wing of this luxury resort includes an oversized wheelchair-accessible room with a roll-in shower. And you truly won't want for anything during your visit. Concierge Wing at Arizona Biltmore Boasts Excellent Wheelchair Access
Last but not least, Phoenix is a popular snowbird pick. There’s no shortage of accessible accommodations in this Arizona favorite; however if you want to pamper yourself a bit check-in to the Arizona Biltmore. The exclusive concierge wing of this luxury resort includes an oversized wheelchair-accessible room with a roll-in shower. And you truly won’t want for anything during your visit. Concierge Wing at Arizona Biltmore Boasts Excellent Wheelchair Access

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